English Martyrs Catholic Primary School vs Paddox Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School
Rugby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
176 students
Paddox Primary School
Rugby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
663 students
| Measure | English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Rugby, West Midlands | Paddox Primary School Rugby, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #577 of 1,690 | #481 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5981 of 15,697 | #5060 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 176 | 663 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 663 |
| Free school meals | 15.9% | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rugby | Rugby |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.emc.magnificat.org.uk | www.paddoxprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Paddox Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.9 vs 59.3).
- •Paddox Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 67%).
- •English Martyrs Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Paddox Primary School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 176.
- •English Martyrs Catholic Primary School is a academy school while Paddox Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is English Martyrs Catholic Primary School better than Paddox Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Paddox Primary School ranks higher (63.9 vs 59.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are English Martyrs Catholic Primary School and Paddox Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rugby and Rugby in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School: 176. Paddox Primary School: 663. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do English Martyrs Catholic Primary School and Paddox Primary School rank in West Midlands?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School is 577th of 1,690 and Paddox Primary School is 481st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).